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Philippine schools suspend classes as southwest monsoon brings heavy rains
Educational institutions across Metro Manila and nearby areas have suspended face-to-face classes on Saturday, August 29, due to severe weather conditions brought by the southwest monsoon. Students and teachers have been directed to shift to alternative learning modes.
LSN Philippines ·
MANILA — Schools in Metro Manila suspended face-to-face classes on Saturday, August 29, as the southwest monsoon, locally known as habagat, brought inclement weather across the region.
Affected areas included Manila City and Caloocan City, where both public and private educational institutions halted in-person instruction. Students in these localities were directed to continue their studies through alternative delivery methods, including online classes and distance learning arrangements.
The class suspensions were implemented to ensure the safety of students, teachers, and school personnel amid the challenging weather conditions. Schools in the affected areas coordinated with local government units and education authorities to facilitate the transition to remote learning platforms.
The southwest monsoon typically brings heavy rainfall and strong winds to the Philippines during the rainy season. Educational institutions remain on alert for potential weather-related disruptions, with contingency measures in place to minimize disruption to the academic calendar.